Dominican Blow-Outs cause Thinning?

[moneychaser]

That is what this stylist told me. She said our hair isn't as strong as dominicans, and we can't take that type of stress on a regular basis

She said the tugging causes mid-shaft breakage, which makes the hair appear thinner...
I have heard similar stories on this board.
I just wanted to hear your thoughts on this subject.

 

[AnjelLuvs]

I would agree for the simle fact that we get relaxers, which already weakens the strands of hair, where as dominicans just get their natural hair blowdryed.

 

[Wolftrap]

Yes it does cause thinning of your hair. I get them weekly but I don't let them blow my hair to the ends. I only let them blow my roots and then wrap it. But continual blowouts does cause thinning. I see some of the black women in there and their hair is SO thin, I want to tell them to let them stop blowing it but they would probably look at me like I'm crazy. A lot of them their hair is so thin it looks so much better if they don't blow it.

 

[debyjay]

Mos def ! Unless you have extremely strong hair. I watched a few blow-outs on Saturday whilst under the dryer and thought to myself that it was not for me. My hair breaks way too easily. The piercing heat and the round brush is a big no no. Now I did have just my roots blown out once and with a comb not a brush. This was very effective method for bouncy hair. My hair was super bouncy

 

[Tracy]

Just my opinion and experiences but:

I got blowouts of some form or fashion for over 7 years.

I've never had thinning, but I've always had fine hair, and for that reason I doubt I will ever use a blowdryer on my hair weekly whether I'm doing it or someone else is....sos I never did that. And I most commonly blow my roots only.

I think any excessive heat coupled with other abuse (rough handling, questionable product choices, frequent flat ironing, pressing or curling irons to maintain the straightness of the hair) will thin the hair out, regardless of ethnic or cultural background. But I know too many people with stunning hair that have been seeing dominican stylists for 10-15 years who never have a problem with it because that is ALL they do to their hair. They get it washed once a week, and then wrap it or wear it up until they get it done again.

My Aunt Melba and I have the same exact hair - fine, on the thinner side (genetically)...her hair is tailbone length. She never adds any heat of her own, and she never does anything but a Dominican blowout every 4 days or so.

I also think the idea about Dominicans having different hair than we do is faulty reasoning. Dominicans have a range of hairtypes, just like AA's do, and some of their heads can take more heat, and some can take less. But they all maintain their hair roughly the same way, varying in things like frequenecy and in between maintenance, and the health of their hair varies as a result - just like ours does.

AA stylists often draw questionable conclusions about Dominicans because they are afraid to continue losing business to them. They say whatever they have to so you think twice about getting addicted to the swingy bouncy hair and the low price tags....

They also forget that you CAN (because dominicans know how to do this) just blow the roots out and give you a comparable look without as much potential for damage. I think they're biased because their pockets are hurting because of the recent (last 5-10 yeasr) surge in Dominican stylist has changed the game up for them.

 

[starz]

I agree. My friend's hair became fried due to Dominican blowouts. When I go, I just let them wash, set, dry and wrap
after the rollers come out. They always want to blow the roots and I just say,"No, thank you".

 

[Tracy]

[ QUOTE ]
AnjelLuvsUBabe said:
I would agree for the simle fact that we get relaxers, which already weakens the strands of hair, where as dominicans just get their natural hair blowdryed.

[/ QUOTE ]

No, actually MANY dominican women relax their hair.

 

[TripleP]

I just blow my roots out with a comb.

 

[AnjelLuvs]

well dont shoot me, LOL, I was just stating what I though, LOL, I know they get relaxers, but for the most part, I see a lot of them just getting their hair blown, no perms, LOL

 

[Tracy]

Many of them do blow their hair with no rollers - but they still have perms. They may not tell you that, and their hair mayn't look like yours with a perm, but it's still permed.

Shoot you?

It's not that serious.

 

[AnjelLuvs]

nah I was just playing, LOL, an expression like shut u down, just terminology.

 

[Falon]

I think the roller sets and just blowing the roots as needed is enough. My last dominican stylist wanted to blow my hair from root to tip and then bump with a curling iron set on 10!...I never had any problems w/just the roller set and wrap...so I say don't let them blow your entire head or use any other types of heat...and be firm about it.

 

[Wolftrap]

[ QUOTE ]
Tracy said:
AA stylists often draw questionable conclusions about Dominicans because they are afraid to continue losing business to them. They say whatever they have to so you think twice about getting addicted to the swingy bouncy hair and the low price tags....

They also forget that you CAN (because dominicans know how to do this) just blow the roots out and give you a comparable look without as much potential for damage. I think they're biased because their pockets are hurting because of the recent (last 5-10 yeasr) surge in Dominican stylist has changed the game up for them.

[/ QUOTE ]

You know I totally agree with this. And this is one of my reasons I REFUSE to ever see a black stylist again. Several have told me not to go to Dominicans because my hair will fall out. I have only noticed healthier growing hair since I started using them which I never notice with the AA salons. I don't know why they just don't learn how to do hair like the Dominicans and then they can keep the customers that they have.

 

[TBird]

This is a little off subject but for those of you who use dominican salons do you prefer it over regular salons? Is it really that much of a difference? I was considering a blowout because I heard it makes your hair so bouncy and pretty. And since I'll be in NYC next month I want hair that my man will want to play in. Can anyone suggest any dominicansalons in Brooklyn? TIA!!!!

 

[Tracy]

Tbird - I def do. I've considered going natural since moving from NY because I don't trust non-Dominican stylists AT ALL.

In Brooklyn try - oh I forget the name....damn! It's on Troy and Eastern Pkwy and you should tell them you want to see Monica or Jackie.

Never mind the snotty manager with the short hair. She's just naturally stink and there's nothing that can be done about it.

 

[Wolftrap]

[ QUOTE ]
TBird said:
This is a little off subject but for those of you who use dominican salons do you prefer it over regular salons? Is it really that much of a difference?

[/ QUOTE ]

There is definitely no doubt a difference. There is a difference in the way your hair looks and feels and there is definitely a difference in price. I pay $15 for a wash and set at the Dominican salons that the AA salons would charge me $30-$35 for.

 

[Tracy]

I used to pay 10 on weekdays. 9 if I went in with my already washed and conditioned.

Ah, those were the days....

 

[Lorraine]

I believe this is true but you have to know the texture of your hair. I enjoyed my first Dominican salon experience on Saturday. I could never achieve that kind of bounce on my own. Would I go every week? No. My hair is too thin and is recovering from years of abuse and would likely break off over time from the root straightening techniques and brushes. I know my hair's limitations.

 

[Bunny77]

[ QUOTE ]
Denali03 said:
That is what this stylist told me. She said our hair isn't as strong as dominicans, and we can't take that type of stress on a regular basis

She said the tugging causes mid-shaft breakage, which makes the hair appear thinner...
I have heard similar stories on this board.
I just wanted to hear your thoughts on this subject.

[/ QUOTE ]

I think that's total BS. "Dominican hair" is often no different than AA hair, as Dominicans and AA share similar racial heritages (we're all a mix of African, European and Native American), so I don't think AA hair is any weaker than Dominican hair.

I'm sure any long-term application of heat can damage the hair, but an AA stylist can damage it just as much as anyone else can.

I hate when folks try to use some faulty logic. As soon as the humidity goes away down here in Florida, I'm gonna get a Dominican blowout myself!

 

[Dolce_Dawn]

[ QUOTE ]
LorraineG said:
I believe this is true but you have to know the texture of your hair. I enjoyed my first Dominican salon experience on Saturday. I could never achieve that kind of bounce on my own. Would I go every week? No. My hair is too thin and is recovering from years of abuse and would likely break off over time from the root straightening techniques and brushes. I know my hair's limitations.

[/ QUOTE ]

ITA

I know my hair's limitations and that brush is too severe for me. When I watched the show Blow Out, they did that technique on a client (round brush/hot blowdryer). I was cringing.

 

[KinksnCurlz]

[ QUOTE ]
TripleP said:
I just blow my roots out with a comb.

[/ QUOTE ]

I got that done twice, i was surprised how nice it turned out

. I usually get my roots blown only... i don't like getting my entire head blown, i'm scurreeeddd of that brush.

ETA:

I have, in the past, gotten my dry hair blown out, never wet hair. The last time i got my whole head blown was about 2 months ago. Results were amazing

 

[AnjelLuvs]

I must admit, coming out, making a confesion, when I got my perm last monday, I got a rollerset, and she blow it out, but I didnt want it blown out, just wanted it to lay flat, but she wound up blowing the whole thing out, I was mad as cramp, but it came out good, never again, I was just sitting there like I had been tooken advantage of, and soooo helpless, but the end results, made me smile again, LOL

 

[moneychaser]

[ QUOTE ]
Tracy said:
AA stylists often draw questionable conclusions about Dominicans because they are afraid to continue losing business to them. They say whatever they have to so you think twice about getting addicted to the swingy bouncy hair and the low price tags....

[/ QUOTE ]
Yeah, I think she was just hating

 

[TBird]

Thanks ladies. Tracy you're here in NC, are there any dominican salons in the area? I would love to try one out before I go. Also what is the wait time at the salons without an appointment? I know when I go to my normal salon with an appt. I can be there anywhere from 2-7 hours.

Thanks again!

 

[moneychaser]

[ QUOTE ]
TBird said:
This is a little off subject but for those of you who use dominican salons do you prefer it over regular salons? Is it really that much of a difference? I was considering a blowout because I heard it makes your hair so bouncy and pretty. And since I'll be in NYC next month I want hair that my man will want to play in. Can anyone suggest any dominicansalons in Brooklyn? TIA!!!!

[/ QUOTE ]
Yes, I am addicted to blowouts

You will be amazed at how wonderful your hair looks after your salon visit

 

[Tracy]

2 Tbird -- Nope. Not a one. I haven't seen a single Dominican in NC yet, much less a salon. I hear tell there are some in Raleigh, but I'm far from there. If I find one, you can better your bottom dollar I'll be posting.

When I get better estasblished (in 3 years or so) I planned to try to open Dom. salon here...my old stylist before I left said she and several of her friends would love to live in NC. But they are afraid they won't be able to find work. I figure I can open the salon, get the best of them to manage it, and help them find apartments when they come down. I think I'd make a KILLING.

Sorry - SO OT!

 

[Tracy]

P.S. In NY, particularly in Harlem, the only time you have to wait is on a Friday Evening, Saturday or Sunday. Other times you can usually sit right in the chair. They rarely take appointments. In Harlem there's a hair salon on every corner, so you almost never wait. In BK, you may have to wait on the weekend, but otherwise you should be fine.

Even on weekends, I've never waited longer than a half hour in a Dom. salon.

 

[kitten73]

I do the same thing, I only let them blow the roots. Instead of using the brush, I ask them to use a comb and to quickly go through and loosen the curl. I don't let them do it until it's straight. I notice that although many of the woman who get their hair blown out completley have long hair, it tends to be very thin.

 

[skegeesmb]

I've gotten my hair done once a month so far.

I don't believe the different hair though, I've seen a lot of Dominican women with hair like mine, and it was relaxed.

I wouldn't go to a salon all the time though. But I'm not a big salon goer though, I just don't really have the money for it.

 

[Allandra]

The times that I've gone to a Dominican salon, I had my roots blown out (love the bouncy swingy hair). I guess if one has weak hair, then it could cause thinning. However, if the hair is good and strong (lots of muscles

), it should be ok.

IMO, their hair seems very close to ours (at least the Dominicans I've been around).